How does it handle faux &amp; real fur? I've got projects involving 0.5"-2.5" fur. Any recommendations at same price or lower otherwise?
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I haven't used the machine for fur, but I do know that it had an exceptionally large foot and the feed dog seemed really strong. It is a mechanical machine and solidly built. I thought the price was amazing.
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I really can't answer this question except to say, fur is fur wether it's alive or dead. I know it works really well on my little 9 pound Coton DeTulear and she doesn't seem bothered by the force or the noise. It does as it says it'll do and that is force water out of the fur with warm air instead of evaporating it out with heat.
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My wife says fur several reasons it just didn't fit her needs. She has the 660 in our trac trailer for sewing while on the road and likes it so much she got one for the house as well.
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I believe it's a good tool for a golden. Its cheaper than a furminator works just as well. My border/st. Bernard mix gets brushed frequently and it gets to the undercoat.
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do you mean putting it on 2x? why would i bother doing something 2x when the other bona does a great job in one coat? i donated the rest of this to a thrift store. i use the other Bona and it is awesome.
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i use a slicker brush and follow up with this comb. it just makes it so much easier. you can use it on all types of fur and hair
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Quite well in my opinion, tho I use it so much less for that. I use it predominantly for removal of animal hair. Even hair sort of "stuck" in certain fleecy fabric, it comes out easily. I am quite dependent on it. And if I am wrong your investment has not been too bad, after all. I have given lots of these as gifts for folks with pets.
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I bought the Animal version of the DC17 and it comes with the mini turbine head. I have a comforter that my golden retreiver loves to sleep on that I've washed and vacuumed endlessly and it still always looks like it needs a shave. One trip over it with the mini turbine and everything visable came out. I had just washed and tumbled the comforter the week before and it still filled the canister with hair. I don't know if I'd use that head on fine fabrics but did a great job on my brocade comforter and didn't do any visable damage to the material. My furniture is all leather to help keep the hair problem down so I don't have anything to try it on there but I'd be willing to bet that you'd have great results on upholstered furniture.
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I just saw a grooming thread on a great Pyr website that recommends a 20-22 blade. I haven't tried it yet, am looking like you.
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The undersides of the smaller platforms are covered, the larger ones that you can't see are not covered. Bear in mind that we have a slightly different model than this one. The faux fur isn't slippery its more like thin Sherpa lining you would find lining a coat. Its not deep like shag carpet but it does vacuum up nicely. Hope that helps.
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So far I am having no issues with the fur. I foster and rescue cats so there are several cats using this post right now and it is holding up well
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It looks like some sort of animal hide, it can fade from dense to clear in some spots. But it's well put together and makes a very intense sound. I'm actually thinking of wrapping a bit of cloth around the stick head (wooden) to muffle the sound. I realize some people may veer away from animal products, but the authenticity of the product, I think, is what helps me connect with it better. If it was mere synthetic I don't think I'd revere it very much.
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well regardless of how it works Dogs as a rule don't like being brushed. It took a little coaxing and man handling the first time I brushed Kirby the dog but now when he see's the brush he knows whats happening and just endures. (his eyes still say he doesn't like it). First brushing resulted in a bag of fur ( and this is a LAB!). Weekly brushings have yielded less hair but my house is much, much, much less fur covered! Would have paid double for this product. WARNING: when brushing over less meaty areas (like the legs) be careful...doesn't feel too good if you use the same tension as the back areas. Kind of like when a hair dress rakes over your ears with a comb....ouch. You will develop a plan of attack and will be successful!
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The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope... » Read More The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. « Show Less
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The Furminator worked great for me...I recommend that you give it a try...CP-West Virginia
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Its not real or faux fur. Its just a really soft , squishy toy. Im not real sure exactly what it is made of exactly. It reminds me kinda of a cotton ball. My cats love to throw it up in the air and bat it around. Hope this helps.
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No this isn't real fur. It's an acrylic blend that's nice and soft and very warm.